York University held its winter commencement ceremony on Thursday, December 12 to recognize the accomplishments of fifty-four students who completed the requirements for graduation. Thirty-one of the graduates received their master’s degrees, nineteen received their bachelor's degrees and four students earned their associate’s degrees.
Caleb Rush was the featured speaker at this year’s winter commencement. He shared, “When you’re at this crucial point in your life and you’re looking at what’s next, I encourage you to design your legacy. We all have a legacy, and your legacy has already begun.” Rush added, “I hope that you can design your legacy, define your legacy, and go conquer the world.” Read more about Caleb Rush here.
Graduates earning a master's degree included: Danielle C. Blake, Martha Blue^, Maggie Bottorff^, Nicholas Horstman Bratt^, Keelyn Blake Carlson^, Robyn R. Carey^, Magen Faith Alexandria Collier^, Amanda Rae Condon^, Bailey Alexandria Kinney Davis, Gage Dakota Davis, Deser’e Erpenbach^, Robin Everly-Leto^, João Gabriel Bastos Montezuma Ferraz, Kellan W. Goben^, Daniel Raymond Gray^, Darren L. Hill^, Claire F. Hladky, Parker William Hughes, Ashlin Reanne Johnson^, Jaehyun Kim, Alexandre Motta, Nathan Nelson, Thiago Rogério Loro Pinheiro, Kristin Reimers^, Matthew L. Rotherham, Erin Shaul^, Mattie Kay Subbert^, Seth B. Turman^, Hannah L. Walters^, Stacey Lynn Watts, and Brittany Wiley^.
Graduates earning a bachelor's degree included: Konner Drew Alejandro, Laura Kate Baldridge***, Cheyenne M. Cooper*, Keven Da Cunha Marques***, Aidan James Keyes***, Connor Larson***, Ethan Leinen**, Alvaro Lizana Venegas, Cleo Paris, Morgan Peterson***, Maryn Elizabeth Phillips***, Cassie Richardson, Matthew C. Roush, Jenna C. Schwarz, Kaye Pecaoco Sia***, Sarah E. Straub, McKenzie Stricker***, Celeste Tellez, and Ruth A. Walker**..
Graduates earning an associate's degree included: Maya Hughes, Charity Elaine Clifton, Cash Croom, and Secundino Morales.
York University will hold its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
^High Distinction – Grade Point Average of 4.0
*Cum Laude – Grade Point Average of 3.40 or higher
**Magna Cum Laude – Grade Point Average of 3.60 or higher
***Summa Cum Laude – Grade Point Average of 3.85 or higher